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The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
The student news site of Portola High School

Portola Pilot
Olivia Ganes

Olivia Ganes, Staff Writer

Olivia Ganes is a staff writer for her first year on the Portola Pilot. She’s excited to see the different types of stories and issues her and her fellow members produce this year. Her favorite part of the Pilot is taking pictures of sports events. When she’s not stressing out trying to finish her math homework in the last 10 minutes of class, you can find her listening to Daniel Caesar on full blast in the back of the room with her best friend, Nina.

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Junior Abbey Reichard throws a 4 kilogram ball into the air during the meet. Reichard’s team was very proud of her, according to teammate and junior Chrisma Agbor. “We were really excited, and we all ran up to her,” Agbor said.

Junior Abbey Reichard Breaks Shot Put School Record During PCL Double Dual

Olivia Ganes, Staff Writer | April 19, 2024
Senior Krishna Gade guards a Marina High player against advancing farther. “He was a big presence for us on the court,” head coach Brian Smith said. “More than that he was excited to be playing, he had basketball taken away from him, so he was enjoying being back out there.”

Senior Krishna Gade ‘Slam-dunked’ His Last Year Of High School Basketball With His Teammates After Facing Injury Repercussions

Nina Krish and Olivia Ganes | February 23, 2024
Wingstop’s show stopping fries are one of the highlights of the restaurant: “One of my favorite things is the seasoned fries,” sophomore Lee Gilat said. “Their flavors are addicting and you can always go back for more. They never get bland. It always tastes like something new is in your mouth even though it is the same flavor.”

Tiktok’s Most Popular Restaurant: Wingstop Bursts with Flavor and Excitement

Olivia Ganes and Nina Krish | February 22, 2024
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” premiered on Dec. 19, releasing weekly episodes until Jan. 30. The series is incredibly faithful to the book, only having subtle changes to accommodate for the pacing of a TV show. To ensure a seamless adaptation, Rick Riordan, the author of the books, was an executive producer and had unique input for how his writing would translate to the screen, according to Disney+.

Disney’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Delivers a Mythical Marvel

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | February 7, 2024
The International Friendship Club hosts meetings every second Tuesday of the month and organizes meetings in accordance with national heritage months and Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) representative schedules. “It’s important to create these connections because our world is currently so divided,” co-founder, club president and sophomore Chole Grace Chen said. “We want our club as a safe space where everyone from different cultures can be able to freely express themselves.”

Friendship through Food: International Friendship Club Creates Community by Sharing Cultures

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | January 16, 2024
Point guard and junior Brady Kim shoots a 2-pointer during the third quarter against Marina High. The Bulldogs put up a good fight the second half of the game, with the Vikings being a tough competitor.

Boys’ Basketball Faces Challenging Team During Preseason Game

Nina Krish and Olivia Ganes | December 19, 2023
Color Guard is an extreme time commitment, with students giving up mornings for rehearsal, weekends for competitions, and Wednesday afternoons for practice. “Some people say color guard is not a sport, and that its so easy,” color guard captain and junior Jimin Han said. “I want them to know that I really put my heart and effort into the sport.”

From Practice to Performance: Winter Guard’s Passionate Pursuit of Perfection

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | December 12, 2023
Three holiday items from the most popular fast food chains. These seasonal items are here for a limited time only, and are popular among customers.

These Holiday Treats of 2023 Are Un-brrr-ievably Good

Olivia Ganes, Staff Writer | December 7, 2023
Social Studies teacher Jon Resendez stands with his 2022-2023 cohort of policy fellows. Each teacher was selected from across California based upon their commitment to the classroom, their ability to advocate for their students and their pursuit of innovation in teaching, according to Teach Plus California.

From Classroom to Change-Maker: Jon Resendez Advocates for Students and Teachers in Teach Plus California Fellowship

Olivia Ganes and Mia Jong | November 16, 2023
Izzy Macasero congratulates teammate and senior Madison Curran after scoring a point. “Mac has incredible energy and positivity that she brings onto the court,” head coach Eric Graham said. “She always has a smile on her face. Shes always looking out for her teammates, doing whatever she can to lift them up and have them be successful.”

Junior Izzy Macasero Keeps Up Team Spirit De-‘spike’ the Odds

Olivia Ganes and Nina Krish | November 2, 2023
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